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The Architecture Centre champions better buildings and places for people. By demonstrating the value of good design we aim to increase public awareness and enjoyment of the built environment, and stimulate demand for design excellence. The...more

We visited on this special event, with a 12 year old and 14 yr who enjoy model making. We intended to stay about 1.5 hrs and stayed for 3hrs.
We all enjoyed the model making and looking at the architects models on display.
Which gave...More

Unfortunately the Arnolfini was closed when we were in Bristol, but if you visit the gallery, it's well worth dropping in on the Architecture Centre afterwards or before. We've an interest in design and architecture, so we enjoyed the exhibit in its own right. It...More

Loved the exhibit on Garth England, the milkman-artist drawing what he remembered from his youth. Also the concept of drawing what you recall from your childhood. Unfortunately I was expecting much more than a small room of drawings. I thought that it would address the...More

If you love architecture then this may be the place for you. As someone with more of a passing interest I didn't find it hugely accessible as it has a seemingly broad definition of architecture. Very friendly and welcoming though.

We looked in here on Bristol Open Doors Day and found it quite interesting. My husband has lived in Bristol for most of his life and he was able to show me how he remembered the city, and how it has changed over time. It...More

This museum is housed in a 18th century warehouse in the Bristol Docks. On entering the first thing you notice is the old beams on the ceiling. This is an interesting place depicting how the face of Bristol has changed over the years and well...More

As an ex architecture student I found this museum and gallery really interesting. The building itself is very trendy and an interesting conversion and the exhibits were well displayed and highly fascinating to someone who is interested. Due to the niche nature of the centre...More

A wonderful place to visit if you ever find yourself in the area with a spare half an hour. Also worth looking on their website to see any upcoming events as they often have little things aimed at children going on.

Anyone with even a passing interest in architecture or design should check this out; the current exhibition was incredibly inspiring to a couple looking to self-build on a budget. It's a small place so can be done in 60-90 minutes, between a coffee and a...More